Beinn a' Sgà

Hill, Mountain in Inverness-shire

Scotland

Beinn a' Sgà

Gate on the col between Beinn na h-Uamha and Healabhal MhÃ²r Credit: Mick Garratt

Beinn a' Sgà is a prominent hill located in the county of Inverness-shire in the Scottish Highlands. Situated about 16 kilometers southwest of Inverness, it forms part of the Monadhliath Mountain range.

Rising to an elevation of 867 meters (2,844 feet), Beinn a' Sgà offers breathtaking panoramic views of the surrounding landscape. Its distinctive conical shape and rugged terrain make it a popular destination for hillwalkers and mountaineers. The ascent to the summit can be challenging yet rewarding, providing a sense of accomplishment and an opportunity to appreciate the natural beauty of the area.

The hill is predominantly composed of granite, which contributes to its unique character and provides a stable foundation for walking routes. The flora and fauna found on Beinn a' Sgà reflect the diversity of the Scottish Highlands, with heather, grasses, and mosses covering the lower slopes, and hardier alpine plants and lichens found higher up.

Wildlife enthusiasts visiting the area may spot various bird species, including golden eagles, peregrine falcons, and raven. Red deer and mountain hares are also known to inhabit the hill, adding to the region's rich biodiversity.

Beinn a' Sgà is easily accessible from the nearby villages of Tomatin and Moy, with several well-marked trails leading to the summit. It is recommended to check weather conditions and come prepared with suitable clothing and equipment when venturing into the hill.

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Beinn a' Sgà Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 57.410595/-6.6413371 or Grid Reference NG2145. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Gate on the col between Beinn na h-Uamha and Healabhal MhÃ²r

Mick Garratt

Broken rocks and mountain grasses at Healabhal MhÃ²r

Mick Garratt

The silent journeyâHealabhal MhÃ²r's solifluction patterns

Mick Garratt

Allt na Banachaig

Flowing at little more than a trickle after several weeks with very little rainfall on Skye.

Richard Dorrell

Tumbled wall in Sunagill

Clearly a man made feature, this tumble of stones lie between the Allt na Banachaig and a natural rocky outcrop. They were almost certainly at one time part of an animal enclosure. What is surprising is that the stones have remained exposed, and have not been grassed over or buried within the heather.

Richard Dorrell

Shieling remains in Sunagill

The grassy mounds here are the scant remains of a group of shieling huts. There is also a barely traceable enclosure around them. The prominent hill in the background is Healabhal Mhòr.

Richard Dorrell

Hamara River

The water level is lower than usual following a prolonged spell of dry weather on Skye. The river flows north west and through Glendale before meeting the sea in Loch Pooltiel.

Richard Dorrell

Waterfall on the Hamara River

There was the biggest, fattest otter I have ever seen playing here today. Sadly he eluded the camera. Even so, this is a pretty spot in the midst of a some fairly desolate moor.

John Allan

Fence on the summit

A line of metal fenceposts, but no longer with a fence between them, stretch out over the flattish summit of Beinn na Uisge. (331 metres). There is no summit cairn. Beyond are Beinn na Coinnich (on the right) and Healabhal Bheag.

Richard Dorrell

North from the summit

A fence once stretched over the summit of Beinn an Uisge. This view is from the flattish summit. Buildings in Glendale are visible as distant white dots. Mountains on the Isle of Harris lie on the horizon

Richard Dorrell

Shelter Cairn on Healabhal MhÃ²r

The shelter is often very welcome up here, but quite unnecessary on a calm, warm May afternoon. The view is across to Healabhal Bheag (Macleod's Table South).

John Allan

Summit plateau - Healabhal MhÃ²r

Even after a lengthy spell of dry weather, the summit area remains very soft and wet. The moss is deep here. The cairn in view is just into NG2144, and the distant view is across the Minch to South Uist.

John Allan

Pool on Healabhal Mhor

There are a few similar pools in the peat on the flat top of Macleod's Table North. Macleod's Table South (20m higher) is on the right. Loch Bracadale and the Cuillin are in the far distance on the left.

Ian Taylor

MacLeod's Table North from MacLeod's Table South

Didier Silberstein

Healabhal Mhor

The cairn on the very flat (and boggy) summit of lower -469m- of the two Macleod's Tables mountains.

John Allan

Healabhal Mhor

One of two distinctive flat topped "tables" near Dunvegan formed from horizontally stratified basalt. This is a view of the eastern slopes of the mountain.

John Allan